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burpee workout

Workout: F-L-O-P-P-Y

woman doing floppy burpees on the grass

Time: 45 minutes

Equipment Needed: None

Warm Up: 5 - 10 minutes

Set #1:

Perform the following 4 exercises for 8 reps each for 4 total sets.

  • 8 Jumping Jacks

  • 8 Wood Chops - 8 each side

  • 8 Jack Knife - 8 each side

  • 8 Quadruped - 8 each side

Repeat 4x.

Rest 2 - 3 minutes.

Set #2:

Perform the following 2 exercises for the stated number of reps. Rest as needed.

  • 50 Floppy Burpees

  • 25 Basic Squats

  • 40 Floppy Burpees

  • 20 Basic Squats

  • 30 Floppy Burpees

  • 15 Basic Squats

  • 20 Floppy Burpees

  • 10 Basic Squats

  • 10 Floppy Burpees

  • 5 Basic Squats

Rest 2 - 3 minutes.

Set #3:

Perform the following 4 exercises for 8 reps each. Complete 4 sets total.

  • 8 Side Plank with Tap Down - 8 each side

  • 8 Scissors - 8 each side

  • 8 Reverse Crunches

  • 8 Russian Twists

Repeat 4x.

Cool Down & Stretch: 5 - 10 minutes

Workout by: Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by vadiar from Getty Images Pro

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Workout: Burpee Heaven (or Hell)

Girl performing a burpee

Time: 30 - 45 minutes

Equipment Needed: A Partner!

Warm Up: 5 - 10 minutes

Grab a Partner:

One person holds any type of plank they want to (straight arm, side, forearm, etc…) while the other person does 40 regular burpees (NOT floppy). Complete 3 rounds (each person needs to complete 3 rounds of burpees and 3 rounds of planks).

Rest as long as needed.

Individual Challenge:

Complete 2 rounds of the following exercises.

  • 10 Rainbows

  • 20 Pull-Overs

  • 30 Push-ups

  • 40 Wipers

  • ¼ mile Run

Rest as Needed.

Finisher:

  • 3 Sets of 10 Hip Bridges

Cool Down and Stretch: 5 - 10 minutes

Workout by: Saara Haapanen

Photo Credit: Canva by vadiar from Getty Images

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